Small Group Apache Trail Day Tour with Dolly Steamboat from Phoenix
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Spend the day following the historic Apache Trail on a guided true wilderness adventure. Enjoy a visit to Goldfield Ghost Town, Tortilla Flat, and a boat ride on Canyon Lake. It's a perfect day out in the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy this small-group tour limited to just 13 people in a custom van with leather captain's chairs.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
DETOURS American West is not responsible for road or viewing conditions due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Arizona state law requires children under 8 years to have either a child seat or booster. Child seats are not provided, please bring your own and notify supplier ahead of time.
Minimum age is 3 years - you must notify supplier if you have any small children and confirm you will provide car seats.
Wheelchairs or walkers that can fold up are acceptable on tour - you must notify supplier ahead of time
You must let the supplier know if there are any mobility concerns that they should be aware of.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS: Any tours booked after 7:00PM Arizona time the night before the tour date might not be confirmed. You will likely have to meet at another hotel for pick up. Our office will contact you prior to 6:00am on the tour date.
A snack bar is available on board the Dolly Steamboat with water, sodas, snacks, and alcohol. Cash only.*
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Apache Trail Scenic Drive
Only minutes from the city, the Apache Trail is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the Sonoran desert. Arizona’s first designated “Historic Highway” and a scenic byway, the original Apache Trail was a footpath by which the local Apache Tribe traveled through the Superstition Mountains.
Superstition Mountains
View these stunning desert mountains as you drive along the Apache Trail
What‘s Included
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off. Even if your hotel is on the list, we may need you to meet elsewhere.
1.5 Hour Nature Cruise
Gratuities
Food
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Small-Group Option
Pickup included
Reviews
249 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great
Jennifer S,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was wonderful! Lots of insight into the history of the area and information about flora and fauna.
Great trip. Highly recommend.
pamelasI7095LC,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver was friendly and knowledgeable. (I wish I could remember his name). The boat ride was beautiful and relaxing. My favorite part was lunch in Tortillia Flat. So fun and yummy food! Be sure to get some ice cream.
The Best of Apache Junction and the Lake Excursion
Lynn B,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a long day, but the scenery was exceptional and tour leader very welcoming and informative. Would dit again!
Great Trip out
Matthew C,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked with this company and had Jordan as our tour guide. He was very friendly and informative. He couldn't have been more helpful. Dolly boat ride was a great way to see the valley and lots of interesting stops and museums.
Nice scenery, boring...
isabelle l,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Nice scenery, boring tourists stops and commercial low standards places. Quite disorganized for such a pricy tour which does not include lunch.
A Memorable Adventure with an Outstanding Guide
Harsh D,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an amazing tour from start to finish. Bruce did a wonderful job picking everyone up and guiding us on an incredible journey from Phoenix to the Apache Trail and beyond. The Dolly Steamboat was refreshing, with plenty of beautiful scenic moments, and the Ghost Town was extremely fun to explore. The lunch stop was great as well. Overall, the tour was excellent, and Bruce did an outstanding job—thank you for such a memorable experience.
A cruise in the desert
Dorene K,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Stunning scenery while driving to our destination. The road was twisty and enable us to really get an amazing views of the surrounding desert. Lots of information from our guide. The cruise part was the best. The lake is lovely with the rock formations surrounding the entire lake. The captain was very entertaining. His selection of music is excellent. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Pleasant day
418anaisp,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Diane for an informative day. I recommend this trip not far from Phoenix for beautiful landscapes full of history.
Worth the trip!
Paula C,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and beautiful. Tout guide was wonderful, kind and patient! Was our first trip to Arizona
This was a wonderful...
Buford M,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful experience from the tour to the steamboat ride. Our tour guide was terrific. We loved it.
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